President William Ruto has confirmed that the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC), a state-of-the-art facility rising at Bomas of Kenya, will officially open by May this year. Speaking during the Magical Kenya Open at Karen Country Club, the president said the new convention complex will replace the 50-year-old Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) as Kenya’s…
Audio By Vocalize Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho receives a red card after being shown a yellow card during the UEFA Champions League vs Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 17, 2026. [Zed Jameson / AFP] Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid…
Audio By Vocalize KPA’s Aminata Samassekou playing against APR in their FIBA Women Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers at Nyayo National Stadium, gymnasium on Sunday night. Nov 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League champions Equity Bank Hawks launched this season’s campaign with a 78-46 victory against Safe Spaces. This was a good start for the…
On February 24 and 25, it will be hot in Europe’s best arenas: fans are in for the denouement of the knockout phase play-offs of the most prestigious tournament in club football. Get ready for the exciting Champions League playoffs with analytics from AfroPari. Atlético Madrid vs Club Brugge Instead of an easy ride at…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars winger Job Ochieng celebrates scoring against Cdiz for Real Sociedad B [La Liga] Harambee Stars winger Job Ochieng continued his bright spell in Spain by firing Real Sociedad B to a 2-0 away victory over Cádiz CF in a La Liga 2 encounter on Monday night. The Kenyan forward found…
Audio By Vocalize Ida Odinga when she appeared before the National Assembly for vetting. [Elvis Ogina] The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has approved the nomination of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The committee’s report will now be tabled before the House for…
Kisii elders crowned former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as a community elder and appointed him their official spokesman during a traditional ceremony at Ekerenyo Grounds in Nyamira County on Monday, February 23, 2026. United Opposition leaders watched as the elders formally blessed Matiang’i and presented him with traditional instruments. These symbols represent his new…
Audio By Vocalize Data Trace International’s Joan Ajiambo (left), Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii (second left) and Standard Group Editor-in-Chief John Bondotich (right) during the launch of 2026 Eldoret City Marathon on February 24, 2026. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Athletics stars are getting set for another thrilling Eldoret City Marathon in April. On Tuesday,…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has formalized its support for rally drivers Azeli Ishmael, Andrew Muiruri, and Rwandan driver Queen Kalimpinya ahead of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally set for March12-15, 2026. The initiative underscores the Company’s commitment to nurturing regional motorsport talent and strengthening Kenya’s competitive presence on the global rally stage….
Audio By Vocalize From Left: David Wakhu of Golf Park, Dismas Indiza of Kakamega, Kenya Tourism Board CEO June Chepkemei, Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Director General Kenneth Mwige and Mohit Mediratta of Sigona during the contract signing in Nairobi on Tuesday to help three players step up training ahead of the 58th edition of…
Audio By Vocalize Ian Mwangi (left) of Kahawa Boxing Club and Johnathan Aroko of Kasarani Youth Boxing Club during the 2025 Nairobi Intermediate Boxing Championship at Githurai new market. on March 22, 2025. [File, Standard] For the last three years, quite a number of young boxers have displayed their skills and artistry but missed getting…
Audio By Vocalize ODM Linda Mwananchi faction led by Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders at Amalemba grounds in Kakamega town on Saturday, February 21,2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Leaders allied with the Orange Democratic Movement’s Linda Mwananchi faction have accused pro-government politicians and police of trying to block their rallies in Vihiga and Kakamega counties. Speaking…
More than 600 Kenyans stranded in Cambodia have turned to the courts, demanding that the government intervene and bring them home before a February 28, 2026, deadline. Ten petitioners filed an urgent application on behalf of the group, warning that these citizens face immediate arrest, jail time, and further abuse if the state does not…
Audio By Vocalize Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya [Facebook] The Government has announced a new partnership with the private sector ahead of the sixth edition of the WRC Safari Rally 2026. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, confirmed that the Government of Kenya has…
Audio By Vocalize Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson Erastus Ethekon. [File,Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned it will not tolerate voter intimidation or interference with election officials during Thursday’s by-elections. Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, in a statement on Tuesday, said the commission will deploy two uniformed police officers at every polling…